The reign of the DSLR is almost over...
Jun 1, 2018 20:01:36 #
Gene51 wrote:
Almost? tomorrow? Next week? When?
Soon Gene, soon....and you know it.....😎
Jun 1, 2018 21:09:29 #
I don't think there is or was any "REIGN"! Think about it. Since the transition into digital photography, except for a few point and shoot cameras and a few "toys" just about all the cameras that would a appeal to serious photographers- professionals, advanced amateurs or folks who were seriously interested in getting into photography as a significant craft, were all single lens reflex systems. I don't remember exactly when Leica introduced a "rangefinder" digital but at their price point it was not terribly commonplace.
Mirrorless digital gear is relatively new and of course it is appealing to folks who want the advantages of lighter weight and more compact equipment, for whatever reason- portability, ease of handling or just a desire for some new nifty gear?
It's not logical to assume that one type of camera can do everything for every serious photographer. Now that there is more variety in the mirrorless lines, better viewfinder images, improved focusing aids, and a wider selection of lenses, perhaps more folks will become interested and either trade in their DSLRs or simply add some of the mirrorless gear to their inventory and integrate some of the lenses and accessories as many here have alluded to.
Unless folks have unlimited resources or are independently wealthy, I can't see anyone dumping their extensive and expensive DSLR systems, especially if the are well invested in them.
Many people are PHOTOGRAPHERS and as long as the are able to produce the images they aspire to, I cant see any radical shifts in the gear market. On the other hand, some folks are "EQUIPMENT JUNKIES" and just gotta have the latest stuff. Different strokes!
As a professional photographer, I only change things up or make major purchases only if the new equipment will improve the quality of my work, enable new techniques or markets or make my business life easier and expedite production.
Of course, I approach all of this from a standpoint of a business operator, however, I advise hobbyists and enthusiasts to analyze their equipment choices in a similar manner. Decide what the equipment will do to enable you do accomplish what you aspire to. If you sincerely feel that what you now have is creating limitations, it may be time for a change.
I hate to bring up all theses old adages like "The inapt carpenter blames his (or her) tools", "Good cameras don't make good photographs- good photographer do that" and "The grass is always greener..." When, however, it comes to photography and all the hyperbole about equipment, this old saying are Gospel! Oh- I forgot- "A fool and his money are soon parted" so don't be fooled. If a new mirrorless camera is what you really need- get one! If not...well, that's up to each of us!
Mirrorless digital gear is relatively new and of course it is appealing to folks who want the advantages of lighter weight and more compact equipment, for whatever reason- portability, ease of handling or just a desire for some new nifty gear?
It's not logical to assume that one type of camera can do everything for every serious photographer. Now that there is more variety in the mirrorless lines, better viewfinder images, improved focusing aids, and a wider selection of lenses, perhaps more folks will become interested and either trade in their DSLRs or simply add some of the mirrorless gear to their inventory and integrate some of the lenses and accessories as many here have alluded to.
Unless folks have unlimited resources or are independently wealthy, I can't see anyone dumping their extensive and expensive DSLR systems, especially if the are well invested in them.
Many people are PHOTOGRAPHERS and as long as the are able to produce the images they aspire to, I cant see any radical shifts in the gear market. On the other hand, some folks are "EQUIPMENT JUNKIES" and just gotta have the latest stuff. Different strokes!
As a professional photographer, I only change things up or make major purchases only if the new equipment will improve the quality of my work, enable new techniques or markets or make my business life easier and expedite production.
Of course, I approach all of this from a standpoint of a business operator, however, I advise hobbyists and enthusiasts to analyze their equipment choices in a similar manner. Decide what the equipment will do to enable you do accomplish what you aspire to. If you sincerely feel that what you now have is creating limitations, it may be time for a change.
I hate to bring up all theses old adages like "The inapt carpenter blames his (or her) tools", "Good cameras don't make good photographs- good photographer do that" and "The grass is always greener..." When, however, it comes to photography and all the hyperbole about equipment, this old saying are Gospel! Oh- I forgot- "A fool and his money are soon parted" so don't be fooled. If a new mirrorless camera is what you really need- get one! If not...well, that's up to each of us!
Jun 1, 2018 22:12:06 #
E.L.. Shapiro wrote:
....I hate to bring up all theses old adages like ... (show quote)
There's an old saying, at least in the UK, "Give him the tools and he'll finish the job"
A woodworking teacher that I knew once commented about a pupil, "Give him the job and he'll finish the tools!"
The transition between DSLRs and mirrorless is a long game, and I suspect we aren't beyond a third of the way through it, and it will have a long tail. There are always evangelists that predict the demise of a market, and they are almost always wrong in terms of timescale.
Jun 1, 2018 22:46:01 #
mrjcall wrote:
Soon Gene, soon....and you know it.....😎
“SOON”, ????
I’ll bet that’s what the first mammal said to the first dinosaur it saw too?!?!
And THAT took a while TOO!!!!
SS
Jun 2, 2018 00:38:58 #
Peterff wrote:
There's an old saying, at least in the UK, "Give him the tools and he'll finish the job"
A woodworking teacher that I knew once commented about a pupil, "Give him the job and he'll finish the tools!".
A woodworking teacher that I knew once commented about a pupil, "Give him the job and he'll finish the tools!".
It’s actually from Churchill. “give us the tools and we’ll finish the job.”
On the overall topic...
Reign = period of rule by a sovereign.
Rein = device used to control your vehicle before the advent of the steering wheel.
Rain = falling water that will ruin your mirrorless faster than it will ruin your DSLR.
You’re welcome.
Andy “I may be a grammar fascist but don’t call me a Nazi” H
Jun 2, 2018 04:04:17 #
SharpShooter wrote:
“SOON”, ????
I’ll bet that’s what the first mammal said to the first dinosaur it saw too?!?!
And THAT took a while TOO!!!!
SS
I’ll bet that’s what the first mammal said to the first dinosaur it saw too?!?!
And THAT took a while TOO!!!!
SS
Well let's just hope there are no camera killing asteroids floating around out there.
Jun 2, 2018 09:07:40 #
Apparently, the answer to my "Did Canon have sufficient foresight to allow for 'FF' using their EOS-M mount?" question is "No" .... so they've patented yet another mount.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-533988-1.html#9055889
I wonder how long it will take them to build a camera using this mount.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-533988-1.html#9055889
I wonder how long it will take them to build a camera using this mount.
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